change a life uganda + GlobeMed at California State university-san bernadino “If you have helped or changed at least one person’s life, your endeavor is complete.” -ADRIANNA MITCHELL, FOUNDER, GLOBEMED AT CSU-SB
MISSION // OVERVIEW ! GlobeMed is a network of university students who partner with grassroots organizations around the world to improve the health of people living in poverty. Through their involvement today, students commit to a life of leadership in global health and social justice. The GlobeMed Network currently includes 55 chapters at university campuses across the United States. The Network is coordinated and supported by our National Office in Evanston, IL. The grassroots health organizations supported by our chapters span the world.
MODEL GlobeMed’s 55 student-led chapters each sustain a long-term partnership with a grassroots health organization. Students do three primary things: 1.
Fundraise for public health projects that partner organizations implement
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Learn and educate through GlobeMed’s unique global health and leadership development curriculum, globalhealthU.
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Intern on-site with partner organizations
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This approach empowers students and grassroots health organizations to work together to improve the lives of people living in poverty.
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GlobeMed’s model has shown tangible results: -In the past four years, GlobeMed has grown from 350 students to nearly 2000 students and from 17 to 55 chapters. -GlobeMed chapters have positively impacted over 50 organizations by supporting public health projects and are sending 200 students abroad to intern with their partner organizations this year.
Ecuador !
Nicaragua
El Salvador !
Peru
Ghana
Rwanda
Guatemala !
-Since 2006, our network of chapters has raised over $1,000,000 for health projects in their partner communities. -We have expanded our team at the National Office, currently composed of 6 full-time staff and 20 student staff who each devote up to 10 hours a week.
PARTNERS Currently there are 55 GlobeMed partners in 19 countries around the world, impacting health through prevention programs, treatment, and education.
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Thailand
Haiti !
Togo
India !
Uganda
Kenya !
USA
Laos !
Vietnam
NATIONAL OFFICE There are six full-time staff and 20 student staff members at the GlobeMed National Office in Evanston, Illinois. The six full-time staff are:
Executive Director Maya Cohen maya@globemed.org
Director of Development Olivia Koshy olivia@globemed.org
Director of Partnerships Alyssa Smaldino alyssa@globemed.org
Program Director Anupa Gewali anupa@globemed.org
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Based on the great partnership between RVCP and GlobeMed at GWU, we will continue to use knowledge and experience gained through this work to shape our personalities for the better of society.
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-- Vincent Ndebwanimana, Former Coordinator, Rwanda Village Concept Project
All of our staff members are here to serve your organization and help enhance your mission. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time!
KEEP IN TOUCH Website: www.globemed.org Blog: www.globemed.org/blog Program Director Rosalind Dillon rosalind@globemed.org
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Program Director Caroline Nguyen caroline@globemed.org
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YOUR GLOBEMED CHAPTER For your GlobeMed partnership, you will be working with students at California State University-San Bernadino (CSU-SB). Below is more information about the CoPresidents of GlobeMed at CSU-SB:
Our staff works on five teams. Anupa, Rosalind, and Caroline also actively advise GlobeMed chapters throughout the year.
Adrianna Mitchell 3rd year student Studying Nutrition and Food Sciences and Kinesiology mitca310@coyote.csusb.edu Jordyn Wheeler 4th year student Studying Psychology and Health Science wheej301@coyote.csusb.edu
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Adrianna and Jordyn will work with an Executive Board of a staff made up of fellow students. The Executive Board consists of the following positions: • Co-Campaign Coordinators responsible for fundraising • Co-globalhealthU Coordinators - lead education sessions • GROW Internship Coordinator coordinates and leads internship program • Director of Community Building - plans staff retreats and local activities • Director of Finances - manages MOU and fundraising budgets • Director of Communications - manages chapter blog, social media, newsletters The staff is split up into teams that each work with an Executive Board member.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How often should I communicate with my GlobeMed Chapter? You should speak on the phone or skype with your GlobeMed Chapter about twice per month. Usually emails will be sent between these conversations. Historically, the chapters that communicate regularly with their partner organization are the most successful. How do GlobeMed Chapters raise money? How much should I expect my chapter to raise this first year? As students, GlobeMed chapter members work hard each year to raise the money to meet the goals of their partnership. They raise funds through holding events on campus, planning individual giving campaigns, and applying for grants. In their first year, most chapters raise around $3000. When and how should I contact the GlobeMed National Office? Your GlobeMed Chapter Co-Presidents will be your primary point of contact. However, if you ever have questions or Type to enter we text are here to provide concerns, support. Email us at partnerships@globemed.org.
what motivates you to care about global health? “My motivation for supporting global health is directly related to the inevitability we are all connected biologically and are social animals with a conscious. For the most part, we all know the inequalities and inequities that are occurring around the world (especially in the Unites States). Individuals in developed countries or those who have the ability to assist the less fortunate choose to deliberately do something about it or choose the path of deliberate ignorance; they choose to turn their cheek. I’ve always attempted to “put myself in other’s shoes” and “do onto others as you wish would be done to you.” I have several experiences in my past that have molded that I am today. From living in poverty and seeing groceries delivered to our door step from a local food bank in South Lake Tahoe, California to being deployed as an Air Force Officer (after receiving my B.S. degree) and seeing first hand human trafficking and indentured servitude. In addition, serving in the military fulfills the human yearning to be a part of something bigger then yourself. For me, I had fulfilled my personal responsibility in protecting my country, our way of life and my children’s future. After 13 years of service, I realized I wasn’t making the impact I desired in defending and fighting for social equality among all the world’s players not just our friends and allies.” --ADRIANNA MITCHELL, FOUNDER, GLOBEMED AT CSU-SB
What is the difference between the Partnership Proposal Form and the Memorandum of Understanding? The Partnership Proposal Form, which you have already completed, is the application for the GlobeMed National Office. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is completed with your GlobeMed Chapter and helps guide the partnership. The MOU ensures that you and your chapter both and agree to and understand your responsibilities and expectations. Each year, you and your chapter will work together to complete an MOU.
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The changes here in our institution have been very positive. there have been various activities executed that would not have been possible without the help of the students of Globemed.
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-jose farinango, jambi huasi otavalo, ecuador